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Grant by William Martel, Albreda his wife, and Geoffrey Maretel, their son and heir,...

Catalogue reference: E 40/3262

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This record is about the Grant by William Martel, Albreda his wife, and Geoffrey Maretel, their son and heir,... dating from [12th century] in the series Exchequer: Treasury of Receipt: Ancient Deeds, Series A. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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[12th century]

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Grant by William Martel, Albreda his wife, and Geoffrey Maretel, their son and heir, in frank almoin, to the abbot and monastery of Colchester of their manor of Snape and Aldeburc, the abbot and chapter of Colchester placing there a prior and monks according tot he possibility of the place under their obedience, who shall pay them half a marc yearly, and say two masses weekly for the grantors. The abbot of Colchester shall visit the priory twice yearly with twelve horses, and others. Witnesses:- William bishop of Norwich, Walchelin the archdeacon, Edward the dean, Osbern Martel, and others (named). (Suff. ). (Twelfth century)

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